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Reviewing
Susan Jeffries, Owner of Mille Fleurs
Award-winning floral design for every budget
Mille
Fleurs says they are not a traditional florist, but an event specialist. Seventy
percent of their business is weddings, and they stress personalized service.
"Brides can call anytime and be guaranteed the freshest possible flowers," Susan
says. All flowers are ordered specifically for each event. Then the florists go
to work – and Mille Fleurs has some serious talent to draw on.
Personally speaking...
When
Susan Jeffries couldn't find the floral designs she was looking for, she
decided to start creating them herself. It was the start of a new career. She
went back to school, graduating from Seneca College's retail florist program
with high honours, and then launched Mille Fleurs.
From
talking to Susan, we found out that her arrangements have been on the cover of a
Canadian floral trade magazine and her principal designer has placed in the top
ten in international competitions while also teaching at Seneca College.
Since
1995, Mille Fleurs has decorated for hundreds of events across the GTA and as
far north as Muskoka, creating bouquets, hair wreaths, pew decorations,
centerpieces, and much more.
Susan
says her clients are thrilled with the results, and that one bride told her, "Guests are still talking about how beautiful the flowers were, six months after
the wedding."
What's hot
A lot
of brides are choosing calla lilies and orchids, Susan says, and a contemporary
look with clean lines and glass centerpieces is very popular. She also does a
lot of hand-tied round bouquets, incorporating a garden style for a more natural
look.
The cost of
beauty
Susan
encourages brides to bring in photos to give her a sense of your style. Whatever
look you want, she can make it happen, at a price you can afford. "At
Mille Fleurs, we strongly believe that every bride is entitled to a beautiful
wedding, regardless of budget," she says.
Extra, extra
To help
you achieve a coordinated look – and simplify your wedding planning – Mille
Fleurs also rents large silk floral arrangements, arches, chuppahs, urns, aisle
stands, pedestals, vases, centerpiece stands, votive holders, chair covers, and
linens.
The essential details
Brides
should book flowers at least six months in advance. Rentals go quickly, so
you'll need to book those well ahead of time too. At Mille Fleurs, each wedding
is unique, so there are no packages. Susan says that Mille Fleurs pricing ranges from $500 to $10,000, depending
upon the bride's taste, and the
initial consultation is free.
Contact
Mille Fleurs Designs is located in
Toronto. Susan Jeffries welcomes all calls.
Owner: Susan Jeffries
Website:
www.millefleurs.ca
Email:
susanJeffries@rogers.com
Phone:
647-998-7652
- The Staff at theweddingring.ca
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Photos used with permission of Susan Jeffries.
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